make sb wince
Frequency: 8.22.8 per million words
indicates that something or someone else provoked the wince
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Examples (10)
- The excruciating pain made him wince visibly.
- Her blunt criticism made me wince inwardly.
- The thought of the embarrassing incident still makes him wince.
- The sudden, shrill sound made everyone in the room wince.
- His clumsy attempt at a joke made the audience wince collectively.
- The graphic details of the accident made the reporter wince.
- Even a small touch on the wound would make him wince.
- Her high-pitched singing made the dog wince and cover its ears.
- The memory of his broken promise made her wince with disappointment.
- The glaring headlights made the driver wince and momentarily lose focus.